NPR News: 04-05-2026 7PM EDT

Key Takeaways

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  Trump is threatening to bomb Iranian infrastructure - following the rescue of a U.S. pilot, the administration has demanded the Strait of Hormuz be reopened or power plants and bridges will be targeted.

  “Starting Tuesday, the US will bomb power plants and bridges if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.”

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  Energy price spikes are driving inflation back up - the war against Iran has pushed gasoline prices higher, likely keeping the annual inflation rate above 3% and preventing imminent Fed interest rate cuts.

  “Gasoline prices have jumped sharply since the US and Israel launched their war against Iran. That's expected to push the annual inflation rate back above 3 percent when the price index for March is released on Friday.”

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  Underage gambling is reaching critical levels - a new survey reveals that 36% of American boys aged 11 to 17 have gambled in the last year as sports betting becomes legal and ubiquitous.

  “A recent national survey from Common Sense Media... found that 36% of boys aged 11 to 17 in the US have gambled in the past year.”

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